The Milford Messenger

The Voice of Milford High School

The Milford Messenger

The Milford Messenger

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief

Riley Coesens is a senior in MHS’ Newspaper class. She is captain of MHS’ girls swim and dive team, has been swimming competitively for over ten years, and is a part of Milford’s DECA chapter. Riley enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her two cats, Mr. Butters and Maryland. With her free time, she adores shopping, writing, reading, and going up to Traverse City to spend time skiing/being on the water, depending on the season. In the future, Riley plans to pursue degrees in English and Business Administration and hopes to move to a big city.

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DePaul freshmen Riley Coesens decorated her desk and bookshelf to remind her of her own house

[Photo] Tips and tricks on surviving dorm life

Gracie Smetana, Assistant Editor
June 9, 2022

Amanda Thiele Gets Gold at IIHF U18 World Championships

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021

MHS alumni inductees recognized in Hall of Fame

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021

Why Traverse City is the best city in Michigan

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021

MHS ‘lends a paw’ for animals in need

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021

Milford Wrestling team conquers competition

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021
In past years, seniors have been at the forefront of student sections at football games and other sporting events, cheering on MHS’ student athletes (Photo courtesy of Bruce Maverick).

True Mavericks: Class of 2021 shines despite difficult year

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021
Many of Milford’s graduating seniors have grown up together, bonding and creating memories for years. Shown above are some (now) MHS seniors during their freshman year on Halloween (Photo courtesy of Joe Antrim).

Advice to underclassmen, from soon-to-be graduates

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021
Many Milford seniors have spent countless hours committed to extracurricular activities, such as participating in theatrical productions (Photo courtesy of Tara Johnson).

Letter to the Class of 2021

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021
From left to right, now seniors Elaina Schwendemann , Hannah Jenkinson, Taylor Dumas, Clare Miller, and McKenna Bausman dressed up for spirit week as sophomores (Photo courtesy of Clare Miller).

10 experiences to have as a high school student

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021
Ranked as #11 on Coesens’ list, the Hitschler Hitschies had a strange texture and untraditional take on American fruit-flavored candies (Photo by Riley Coesens).

German candy review

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021
MHS band members gathered outside Walled Lake Northern High School before a performance at an away football game (Photo courtesy of Keeley Boynton).

MHS Band program conquers final year amid COVID challenges

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021
With Coach Schuler’s guidance, Smith became the MHSAA state champion (Photo courtesy of Coach James Schuler).

Fletcher Smith scores top times and records at State meet

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021
Milford Senior Ella Glaspie verbally committed to swim and attend Illinois State University in November of 2019 and plans to pursue majors in Advanced Marketing Analytics and Psychology (Photo courtesy of Matt Glaspie).

Glaspie’s commitment to ISU, D1 athletics

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021

A comprehensive french fry review

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021
Senior Claire Adams and her sisters have expanded their Squishmallow collection to 143 stuffed animals; shown above is a portion of their collection (Photo courtesy of Claire Adams).

Squishmallows’ rise in popularity

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021
One year later: SAT and college preparation amid COVID

One year later: SAT and college preparation amid COVID

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2021

Virtual DECA States, MHS students achieve success

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 23, 2021

Michigan takes on vital role in Presidential election

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2020
Many DECA members won medals for their achievements, and state champions won DECA glass to commemorate their achievement and potential to compete at the international level (Photo courtesy of Kaye Sommer).

Virtual DECA States, MHS students achieve success

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
April 10, 2021
Junior Fletcher Smith and Head Coach James Schuler at South Lyon East this season. Smith has qualified to race at the state meet in March (Photo courtesy of Coach James Schuler).

Boys swim ‘splashes and dashes’ into delayed season

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2021
Consignment shops such as Plato’s Closet Brighton feature a wide array of items for sale, often highlighting new pieces and discounted ones alike to attract customers.

Thrifting 101: Tips and Tricks

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
February 26, 2021
Senior Joe Bjorkman advanced to the DECA Stock Market Game Internationals after making 26 percent on his investments this year.

DECA Stock Market Competitor qualifies at International level

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
February 26, 2021
Left to right: Glaspie, Coesens, Kennedy, Malik, and Armstrong competed at the state competition in Grand Rapids on January 16th, 2021 after just weeks of time back in the pool.

Girls swim team conquers official State Meet

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
January 29, 2021
Michigan DECA members competed at the district level virtually for the first time, due to the pandemic, and will move forward with virtual state and international competitions as well.

DECA district competition reimagined as virtual event

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
January 21, 2021
In one of Reschke's Honors ELA 9 classes, students collaborated to demonstrate their gratitude for their teacher's efforts to make learning fun during the pandemic.

MHS Students’ favorite virtual classes

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
January 14, 2021
Milford's Student Council and NHS members have worked together to contribute donations and supplies for the Motor City Mitten Mission to distribute to those in need in Detroit.

Student Council and NHS unite to help Motor City Mitten Mission

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
January 12, 2021
Drinking enough water each day is a critical step to maintain a physically healthy lifestyle.

Tips for being physically healthy in 2021

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
January 12, 2021
The HVS Board of Education has announced its plan to send high school students back to in-person instruction for midterm exams.

Modified midterms cater to pressures of virtual learning

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
January 8, 2021
Shown above is an example holiday gift basket, including cute holiday-themed items; this present can be customized to fit the interests of anyone!

Personalized gifts for anyone this holiday season

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
December 8, 2020
On their last Saturday practice of the season, the girls floated on pool noodles during rest portions of high-intensity interval sprint sets.

Girls Swim and Dive State team plunges into final races amidst shutdown

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
December 2, 2020
From left to right: Senior Rylie Kennedy, Coach James Schuler, and Senior Ella Glaspie posed during their signing periods at MHS, celebrating their commitments to swim at BGSU (Kennedy) and ISU (Glaspie).

Student athletes take the next step on “signing day”

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
November 29, 2020
Senior Jackie Smith and Sophomore Megan Sclabassi posed in front of the entrance to the haunted forest.

Fall festivities to enjoy: Rotten Manor

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2020
Depicted above is the strawberry kiwi refresher with coconut milk from the Starbucks "secret menu."

Bizarre Starbucks “Secret Menu” items review

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2020
The MHS swimmers and divers all locked arms for the National Anthem during the home meet.

‘Nihilation in the Natatorium–Mavs crush LHS

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2020
Grand Valley State University, like many other campuses across the state, has seen a rise in COVID cases since students returned to school.

Campus during COVID: how has the college experience changed?

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2020
Many teachers are going above and beyond to help students transition to a new form of learning, encouraging them to persevere through the challenges that online school brings.

Teachers remodel academic experience for virtual learning

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2020
TikTok star Charli D'Amelio partnered with Dunkin Donuts to promote her favorite coffee drink.

“The Charli” Dunkin Donuts coffee review

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2020
Seniors hopeful modified year brings lasting memories

Seniors hopeful modified year brings lasting memories

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2020
MHS Girls Swim and Dive seniors suited up for another eventful season in the pool amidst the global pandemic.

Fall athletes given second chance at a season

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2020
The Common App offers students an easy, accessible application to use at multiple colleges when submitting applications.

COVID and college essays reform student admission decisions

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2020
All students attending hybrid school in HVS utilizes partitions for maximum safety in the classroom.

HVS reinstates in-person learning with hybrid model

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
September 24, 2020
“Test-optional” policy eliminates previous SAT and ACT requirements

“Test-optional” policy eliminates previous SAT and ACT requirements

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
September 22, 2020
"The Chefs" discuss their local favorites

“The Chefs” discuss their local favorites

Sam Spray and Riley Coesens
June 7, 2020
For the last 2 months, many grocery stories have had a difficult time keeping meat, dairy and other produce items stocked. This picture, from March, shows a Meijer store that is sold out of ground turkey.

COVID-19 impacts U.S. Food Supply

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 14, 2020
More than 75,000 Americans have been killed by COVID 19 in less than 2 months.

Reopening the United States: When is too soon?

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2020
Experts plan how to alter standard school safety protocols

Experts plan how to alter standard school safety protocols

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2020
The Chefs Sam Spray and Riley Coesens decided to try making their favorite Panera cookie.

Panera Kitchen Sink cookie recipe leads to rare baking success story

Riley Coesens and Sam Spray
May 4, 2020
Junior Clare Miller routinely posts videos on TikTok. She once posted a clip recorded during Homecoming spirit week at MHS that received 1.1 million views. This fact made Newspaper advisor Rob Hamilton question all his life choices.

Tik Toks take over teens’ feeds

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2020
Junior Sydney White and her family recently adopted Barry, a mini goldendoodle, who made a positive impact on the White family from the start: “We saw videos of him and just instantly fell in love with him,” she said.

Animal shelters frantically find foster families for pets in need

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2020
Junior Aspen Snyder has been working on her photography skills during the quarantine. Here, she captures her cat, Frankie.

4 Tips to make the best out of the worst situation

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
April 23, 2020
Lending a helping hand from home

Lending a helping hand from home

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
April 20, 2020
Quarantine Cooking: Your Guide to Boxed Meals

Quarantine Cooking: Your Guide to Boxed Meals

Sam Spray and Riley Coesens
April 16, 2020
The new online AP testing schedule (Courtesy of College Board

AP students have mixed feelings about online exams

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
April 6, 2020
Junior Clare Miller looks at her phone in her bedroom. She said the pandemic has made her appreciate what she has.

Students adapt to COVID-19 shutdown from home

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
March 26, 2020
MHS DECA explores Detroit at State competition

MHS DECA explores Detroit at State competition

Riley Coesens, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2020
MHS DECA students before leaving for Lawrence Tech (Photo courtesy of Kaye Sommer)

MHS DECA takes the stage at Lawrence Tech

Riley Coesens, Managing Editor
February 10, 2020
Current entryway to Milford High School (Photo by Riley Coesens)

HVS Bond & Sinking Millage Fund passes with community support

Riley Coesens, Managing Editor
December 20, 2019
Senior Jule Hattig before MHS’ Homecoming dance

Foreign Exchange Students take on America

Riley Coesens, Managing Editor
December 20, 2019
Mini Keurigs, or “K Mini’s,” advertised at Target on Black Friday

Black Friday fun turns to fury without a quesadilla maker

Riley Coesens, Managing Editor
December 20, 2019
STS Athletics logo

STS transforms MHS’ athletics through education

Riley Coesens, Managing Editor
December 20, 2019
The ideal outcome of the Reindeer Chow recipe

The Chefs take on Pinterest Holiday Treats

Sam Spray and Riley Coesens
December 20, 2019
The entrance to Milford High School would be remodeled to make it more secure if the voters pass the bond proposals. (Photo by Laura Nowicki)

HVS’ future to be determined by voters

Riley Coesens, Managing Editor
October 31, 2019

Kennedy sets two pool records at Wayne Memorial

Riley Coesens, Managing Editor
October 30, 2019

Girls Swim and Dive team plunges into the new season

Riley Coesens, Managing Editor
October 30, 2019
Dare the rainbow

A comprehensive review of Halloween candy

Sam Spray and Riley Coesens
October 30, 2019
DECA members Anna Fischer along with Alexis Camilleri holding their state champion plaque.

Student earns National Merit Scholarship Commendation

Riley Coesens, Managing Editor
October 28, 2019
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